I write about a lot of different things. So you don’t have to wade through stuff that doesn’t interest you, I’ve created specific blogs for each topic. You can subscribe to one or more topics, depending on how fascinating you find my viewpoints:

• I’m On A Boat is where I discuss canoes, kayaks, and things you do when floating on water. For instance…
• MNR Writes is writing about writing. How very circular! You’ll find news about my author activities, books I’ve published, and pieces I’ve written. For instance…
• R Programming Language is for the data scientists in the crowd. You already know who you are. For instance…
• Music is about my performance on the upright bass. For instance…
• Raspberry Pi is a single-board computer. Tremendously geeky and I try not to let out the magic white smoke. For instance…

Some recent blog posts

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  American Canoe Association: BoardSeptember 1, 2026
  I’m up for election to the American Canoe Association’s (ACA) Board of Directors. If you’re a member of ACA and 18 years of age I’d appreciate your vote. You should have received an email with a link to vote. Voting ends September 30th, 2026. The ACA is… The ACA mission statement declares, “We connect diverse … Continue reading American Canoe Association: Board
• AT&T 55+ Plan: Buyer BewareJuly 13, 2026
  I signed up for the AT&T 55+ plan. Three months later, I am struggling to get AT&T to remove me from this confusing offer. AT&T actually requested I file a fraud report against AT&T to try to rectify the situation (see below). Switching to the AT&T 55+ plan increased my monthly cost from $120 per … Continue reading AT&T 55+ Plan: Buyer Beware
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  Hello from Mark and JanellJanuary 24, 2026
  As you’ve heard, Portland is a hellhole burning to the ground. This isn’t an easy reputation to maintain, so Janell and I have signed up to do our civic duty.
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  Music with MaddyAugust 10, 2025
  The best part of music is sharing that musical conversation with musical (and non-musical) friends. That’s why you should meet Maddy Ross.
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  Music with NovaMay 8, 2025
  We’ve always meant to feature Nova for our May performance, but with our previous “dress rehearsal” we are really excited about what we can accomplish. In preparation, I’ve done research on the suggested song list and can share some trivia you’ll find interesting.